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Rupina La pass Trek

Rupina La pass Trek

Trip Facts

Duration:

14 Days

Highest access:

4643 Meters

Group Size:

Minimum 2 people

Location:

Manaslu region

Grade:

Moderate to Strenuous

Best season:

Autumn / Spring

Culture:

Cultural program with Special Dinner

Transportation:

Tourist Bus / Private vehicle

Accommodation:

Hotel / Tea House

Meals:

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner + Tea or Coffee

Arrival:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure:

Kathmandu

Rupina La pass Trek 5,200 meters is challenging, daredevil, difficult trekking route that located in the Lower Manaslu region of the Gorkha district. This route was officially opened for tourist since 1,991 AD. Following though this trail gives us chance to observe the geographically panoramic view and unbeaten trail of the Manaslu. This trekking trail takes us to the round trip of the mountain ranges of Manaslu Peak 7,871 meters, Himal Chulu 7,893 m and Boudha 6,672 m. The trail include many villages, these are inhabited by Gurungs and provides us to explore the remarkable culture, their tradition and their life style. Rupina la trek is enrich in its green rhododendron, pine forest, uncommonly change geographical terrain and give us a spectacular view of the Himalayan scenery, rivers, waterfalls, beautiful landscape, lush valleys and wide range of animals and birds.

Rupina La-Pass Trekking begin from the Darundikhola passes the Rupina-La passes and Larkye-Pass 5,250 m then descend along the Marshyangdi River, down to Besisahar then we ends at Gorkha. Rupina La pass trek ramble around the area of Manaslu conservation that is a restricted area. To enter this trekking trail needs certain permission and formalities are to be required which is provided by the Government of Nepal.

We commence Rupina La Pass trek from Arughat Bazaar which is an old market near to the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River. Following through our trekking trail, we make series of ascend and descend from gentle hill along the bank of Gandaki River to SotiKhola. Heading from Sotikhola we move along the bank of river pass, various villages, green hills to Machhakhola, most of the path to Machhakhola conclude almost flat leveled terrain. Then we travel along the Gomna, via Jagat to Surtibas which is an easy but the trail becomes pretty rough and difficult to travel upward. This travail offers us splendid view of various green hills as well as mountains like Shringihimal and Ganesh Himal from Gomna. We slowly and regularly make our way to Rupina La Phedi 4,643 m along the route of Jarang Path laying  at the wilderness of thick pine forest. This forest is the home of various kinds of animals like black bear, snow leopard, grey wolf and many other birds. This trekking trail further head to Rupinala pass 4,720 m along ascend from la phedi to Bhedi Odar 5,150 m. We make a difficult climb up the seep and rocky hill to Bhedikhara 5,225 m to the Dudh Pokhari 5,390 m

Rupina-La Trekking Dudha Pokhari (Milk Pound) is a pilgrimage site which is momentous among the Buddhist and Hindus. This place is the best trip to view various Mountains in Manaslu range; we can have extraordinary view of various named and unnamed mountain as far as to the Annapurna region from Dudh Pokhari. Finally, we begin descending along the steep hills and moves towards Ningalaghari 4,590 m Chyadi dada 3,600 m, enjoying the tranquil path of the forest and green hills. After, arriving at the village of Tonje where, we could be able to enjoy various traditional, culture programs of the local inhabitants. Then we slowly move ahead to the end of our trek. Our wonderful trekking trail of Rubin-la pass ends, when we arrive at Besisahar along the path of Duwar.

Rupina La pass Trek Highlight’s

  • Trip Name: Rupina La pass Trek
  • Hotels in Kathmandu : Standard, Budget or Luxury Star Hotel
  • All the Nights’ Accommodation:  Mountains Lodges (Guest House)
  • Transportation: Land transportation (Car, Van, Local bus, Tourist Bus) or Private Jeep as per Guests required
  • Attractions: you will have an Amazing view of Mt Manaslu, Ganesh Himal in the Manaslu conservation area, after trek back till Lopubesi return to Kathmandu. 
  • Location: Manaslu Conservation Area project (MCAP),
  • Grade: Easy & Moderate
  • Best Season: Feb, March, April, May and Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
  • Walking hours: per day 5 to 6 hours 
  • Point of entry into the MCAP: Sotikhola 
  • Point of Exit into the MCAP: Sotikhola
  • Group size:  2 to 14 members or (we can organize solo travelers private group & Family group as well) Bigger group could have discount rates so ask the expert properly.
  • Manaslu Tsum Special Permit entry Point: Jagat
  • Manaslu Tsum Special Permit Exit Point: Lpubesi
  • Minimum Altitude: Sotikhola 730 m, 2,395 ft.
  • Maximum Altitude: Rupina La Pass 4610 m
  • Duration: 14 Days

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Short Itinerary

Rupina La pass Trek : 14 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu 1,310 m. Welcome by Himalayan Magic Treks member and direct transfer to Hotel 
Day 02: Permit preparation Day in Kathmandu valley overnight at Hotel with Breakfast
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Barpak 1915m /6262ft, 6-7 hours drive to reach the destination overnight at Lodge
Day 04: Trek to Gai kharka 2900 m/9483ft, 5-6 hours overnight at Tent
Day 05: Trek to Rupina La Phedi 3800 m/12426ft, 4-5 hours overnight at Tent
Day 06: Trek to Baudha Base Camp 3600 m/11772ft. via Rupina La Pass 4610m), 6-7 hours overnight at tent
Day 07: Trek to Jhong Kharka 2960 m/9679ft, 6-7 hours overnight at teahouse
Day 08: Trek to Nyak 2340 m/7652ft. 5-6 hours overnight at teahouse
Day 09: Trek to Philim 1590m, 6-7 hours overnight at teahouse
Day 10: Trek to Dovan, 4-5 hours overnight at teahouse
Day 11: Trek to Machhakhola 930 m, 4 hours overnight at teahouse
Day 12: Trek to Sotikhola 730m, 5 hours overnight at teahouse
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu, 7-8 hours overnight Hotel with 
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination

What are included in my Package?

  • Airport pick and drop by private transport
  • Kathmandu/Barpak by bus.
  • Arughat/Kathmamandu by bus
  • All Ground Transportation
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch Dinner) including Tea or coffee
  • Accommodation on Tea House ( Lodge ) or provided Tents during the trek as mentioned in the trek type.
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in star level Hotel in Kathmandu
  • High Experienced Government Licensed Guide and Necessary porter during the trek.
  • All Government local Taxes
  • National park Fees
  • ( TIMS)Trekkers  Information Management System
  • First Aid kit and general equipment for Porter.
  • Guide and porter salary
  • Duffle Bags refundable to protect your Luggage 
  • Company - shirt as a Souvenir
  • Tour certificate
  • Farewell dinner with typical Nepali restaurant 
  • All Filed Staff insurance During the trekking and extra services according to the guest per Demand.

What are Excluded from my Package?

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Trekking equipment any type of personal expenses such as Alcoholic Beverage drinks,phone and Laundry.
  • Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance.
  • Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects. we Advice you to take out personal Travel Insurance.
  • Tips and Gratuities

Route Map

Airport Reception:

Upon your arrival at the airport our representatives person with a Himalayan Magic Treks (LOGO) sign board, to show you on your arrival exit gate. Who taking care of you with reception then safely drive to the hotel, Briefing about program details before going to Mountains. At the airport we cannot enter the interior of the airport because a person who doesn’t have a plane ticket is not allowed to enter.

Accommodations:

We give our first priority to serve the customers with the most standard level. As for the accommodation, we have been providing star hotels in Kathmandu and even Mountain guest houses during the trek according to their need and requirement. We provide convenient Guest House with sound environment and hygienic foods for the guest to make healthy their trip. Everest region is popular and has wonderful accommodation facility compared to the condition of elderly times.

Meals:

We get a paradise of delicious food in Kathmandu valley. We have a lot of restaurants with different cuisine in city but during the Lodge trek we get to eat Continental, Indian and Nepali menu choices like Pasta, Pizza, Mo: Mo, Soup, Dal Bhat, Hot drinks Tea & Coffee etc. Our Guides (Leader) will manage and advice the Food for beloved Guests to be satisfy

Trekking Team:

Being homeland of Himalayas, it’s obvious to have challenging routes, dangerous weather, health issues; any of these situations is enough to ruin your trip. Leading around the steeply hills and rocky routes is not a job of common climbers and trekkers. Himalayan Magic Treks have been providing native leaders and staffs working in this field perfectly since many years to overcome tough challenges and make your trip a golden memory. Our Guides are trained and well certified by the Government of Nepal. Our staffs have received proper emergency guidance and evacuation education in the Himalayas. They are also entirely aware of correct knowledge of first aid to the victims. We have never and will never compromise on the safety to our clients; therefore, we provide insurance and medical services during the trek and compensation when they needs.

Field Staffs Rules:

To pass through challenging routes and to ensure your safety and comfort, we need adequate number of staffs. It includes guide, porter, driver, assistant guide and so on. We provide guide in every trip while one assistant guide to every 4-9 group of guests and two with every 10 crew. As for the porters, we send 1 porter for every 2 guest. The number of porter also varies to the load of the clients; a porter’s maximum load is 25 kg. Our staffs are professional and expert guides (leader) who can speak languages like English, French, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other as required. We can also manage any other staffs as per your demands.

Trekking Equipment:

Equipment does matter to make your trip comfortable and better so you must be serious about check list before going to trek. We advice to take general equipment for the trek click here on link about equipment lists

Safety & Security:

Security is our primary concern from your first day you will be under our service and protection. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and will assist you to your hotel. We have proper remedial services during the trek with professional staffs and services like first aid, and we will help to arrange oxygen bag and helicopter service for emergency rescue. We also focus on acclimatization days to get rid of altitude sickness. We will take care of you on arrival to till on in your final departure date (airport drop services)

Best Season to Trek in Nepal:

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March - May) is the best season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. Weather is mostly clear and temperature is moderate in these seasons which offer beautiful views without any obstruction. Spring grants you beautiful flowers, plants and rare animals. Walking is favorable during these seasons.Summer (June - August) and winter (December - February). Though summer has heavy monsoon rainfall, it is very much clearer to trek around Upper Mustang Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek and Nar Phu Valley Trek since they are rain shadow areas. Everest Base Camp Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, Annapurna Base camp Trek as well as Nepal Tour Packages are always better to trek in winter season.

Experience & Fitness:

Trekking can be challenging and exhausting. So you might need some fitness training and experience for some tough trial. Nepal Trekking in Everest Base Camp does not require past experience or extreme fitness even though we have more challenging routes in different region compared to that of Everest. Trekking in Himalayas always takes us to challenging altitudes and rocky routes. You could ask for proper rest time and acclimatization to sustain your strength. Mountains can never be achieved in a day. We always provide the detail in our itinerary. However certain training like running, skipping and other workouts will definitely be beneficial in such challenging routes.

Acclimatization:

Altitude sickness is a major risk when trekking. You might experience it on any trails above 2,500 m however good health, proper care and drinking plenty of water will definitely help you to prevent from altitude sickness. Every trekkers needs to be familiar with the heights and altitude so, for this we have life saving appropriate acclimatization days during the trek, We also provide certain medical support for your relief and emergency rescue through helicopter whenever the situation gets worse.

Eco Friendly:

Our only goal in the Himalayas is to leave the memories and foot prints; Himalayan Magic Treks is concerned on environment pollution issue and global warming. We are always serious and genuine about our garbage during the trek especially during camping. We collect the rubbish and dump it to the proper place to protect our environment and also appeal our clients to do the same. We partake in every program conducted in KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) and other environmental conservation programs. We want to promote Safe environment act and stand against pollution & global warming.

Tailor-Made Itinerary:

Sometimes trekking in the Himalayan region passes through unexpected complication like natural calamity, health challenges and many other problems that might result to the changes of the itinerary. So, we kindly request you to cooperate with your guide and the team in such situation.

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